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Chapters 7-9 Flashcards

1
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Contusion

A

bruise

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2
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Hematoma

A

a collection of blood beneath the skin; lump with bluish discoloration

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3
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What to do with a crush injury

A

Leave him be; the crush injury is controlling the bleeding

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4
Q

How long to apply ice?

A

20 minutes on, 40 minutes off

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5
Q

A superficial wound caused by rubbing, scraping, or shearing

A

Abrasion

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6
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a break in the skin; can have either smooth or rough edges, tear caused by sharp uneven instrument

A

Laceration

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7
Q

linear lacerations

A

incisions; sharp even cuts with smooth edges

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8
Q

tearing loose of a flap of skin

A

Avulsion

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9
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penetration of a sharp object through the skin and underlying structures

A

Puncture Wound

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10
Q

tear away limbs from the body

A

amputations

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11
Q

combination of penetrating injury and crush injury

A

Bite wound

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12
Q

Occlusive

A

waterproof and airtight

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13
Q

Only remove the impaled object if

A

it’s in the cheek

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14
Q

True of False: Always clean a wound before dressing it and bandaging it

A

False

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15
Q

T/F Avulsed parts or flaps of skin should not be folded back down because it causes more contamination

A

False

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16
Q

T/F 9/10 bites are from dogs

A

True

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17
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T/F Proper handling of a severed body part may allow it to be reattached

A

True

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18
Q

T/F Objects impaled in the cheek should rarely be removed

A

False

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19
Q

T/F Be patient with clamping injuries of the finger; the longer the finger is stuck the easier it will be to remove

A

False

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20
Q

What type of wound has as its greatest danger severe bleeding and cut tendons and nerves?

A

Incision

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21
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What type of wound has the greatest danger of infection?

A

Puncture

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22
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Proper handling of a severed part includes:

A

wrapping it in gauze or a clean towel

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23
Q

What injury causes greatest anxiety?

A

eye; never assume an eye injury is minor

24
Q

the bony socket that holds the eyeball

A

Orbit

25
Q

the transparent mucous membrane lining the eyelids and covering the outer surfaces of the eyeballs

A

Conjuctivae

26
Q

If one eye gets injured…

A

bandage both eyes

27
Q

In chemical burns to the eyes, permanent damage can occur within…

A

seconds

28
Q

If eyes are hurt, what do you do with contacts?

A

remove them

29
Q

T/F It is always best to try to gently to remove an object lodged in an eyeball

A

False

30
Q

T/F If a victim has a chemical burn of the eye, the eye should be irrigated for 5 minutes

A

False (30-60)

31
Q

T/F Never force the eyelids open in an attempt to irrigate a chemical burn

A

False

32
Q

T/F Never use cold compresses on injuries to the globe

A

False

33
Q

T/F If the eyelids do not cover the eyeball in a lid injury, use a light moist dressing to prevent drying

A

True

34
Q

T/F Do not remove contacts especially in a chemical burn

A

False

35
Q

T/F Do not remove blood or blood clots from the eye

A

True

36
Q

T/F A victim of trauma to the mouth and face should have the head and neck immobilized

A

True

37
Q

T/F If you find a missing tooth, scrub it and pack it in ice

A

False

38
Q

T/F A knocked out tooth should be immersed in cold water

A

False

39
Q

All chest injuries should be considered _______

A

life threatening

40
Q

Victims of a chest injury can look fine but

A

deteriorate suddenly

41
Q

caused by a forceful blow to the chest

A

Blunt trauma

42
Q

an object penetrates the chest wall

A

Penetrating injury

43
Q

The chest cavity is compressed rapidly, usually during an automobile accident

A

Compression Injury

44
Q

shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

A

Dyspnea

45
Q

coughing up blood

A

Hemopytsis

46
Q

fracture of 2 or more adjacent ribs in 2 or more places

A

Flail Chest

47
Q

a grating sound or sensation that occurs when the ends of a broken bone rub against each other

A

Crepitus

48
Q

A condition in which air enters the pleural space, allowing the lung to collapse

A

Pneumothorax

49
Q

One way defect in the lung; the air comes in and cant get out

A

Tension Pneumothorax

50
Q

an accumulation of blood in the pleural space, which allows the lung to collapse

A

Hemothorax

51
Q

sucking chest wound; sucking sound as air enters the open wound in the chest

A

Open pneumothorax

52
Q

T/F Position a flail chest victim so that the flail segment is not against any external support

A

False

53
Q

T/F Do not tape the ribs or use continuous strapping on a flail chest victim

A

True

54
Q

T/F Common signs and symptoms of abdominal injury include slow shallow breathing and rapid pulse

A

False

55
Q

In what position should you place a victim with broken ribs?

A

Semisitting or supine

56
Q

2 general categories of chest wounds are

A

open and closed

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